David David-Weill
David David-Weill | |
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Édouard Vuillard, David David-Weill, 1925. Oil on canvas. Private Collection. | |
| Born | August 30, 1871 San Francisco, United States |
| Died | July 7, 1952 (aged 80) Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | Art collector |
| Children | Pierre David-Weill Jean David-Weill |
David David-Weill (August 30, 1871 – July 7, 1952) was a French-American banker, chairman of Lazard Frères in Paris, who built an important collection of art. His collection was plundered by the Nazis during the Second World War and over 2000 items seized. He was a major donor to French and American museums and galleries and a benefactor to universities.